Where Words Come From (Dk Super) Word Roots, Bases, Prefixes And Suffixes To Boost Spelling And Comprehension

Author: DK

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Price : $38.00 NZD
ISBN : 9780241711712
Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Incorporated
Imprint : Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Incorporated
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Weight (g) : 1190.0
Publication date : 25 February 2025
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Language : English
Pages : 176
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Know your -able from your -ness and your in- from your un- to unlock the secret world of words. With over 100 morphemes to discover, this is the ultimate guide for learning more about morphology and the origins of words. Discover amazing facts about the building blocks of language - from prefixes and suffixes to root words and bases. Morphological awareness is a powerful tool in supporting the five pillars of reading. This includes boosting vocabulary, improving spelling skills and enhancing reading comprehension. Don't just read words, understand them!

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Gill Budgell is an experienced educationalist, having worked as teacher and educational publisher. She specialises in early years English literacy and language and is qualified in supporting the needs of bilingual students. Gill has developed, written and published many outstanding and award-winning print and digital resources, and she has worked extensively in international markets as both teacher and trainer.